Beyond hormonal changes, several interconnected factors may contribute to perimenopausal weight gain: Metabolic slowdown : Basal metabolic rate naturally decreases with age, meaning the body burns fewer calories at rest Muscle mass loss : Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) accelerates during perimenopause, further reducing metabolic rate Sleep disruption : Night sweats and insomnia, common perimenopausal symptoms, interfere with hormones regulating appetite and glucose metabolism Mood changes : Anxiety, depression, and stress during this transition may lead to emotional eating patterns Reduced physical activity : Fatigue, joint pain, and other symptoms may decrease exercise tolerance Research suggests women may gain weight gradually during perimenopause, though individual experiences vary considerably
Safety: GI side effects were more common (70.8% with 7.2 mg vs 61.2% with 2.4 mg), but serious adverse events were comparable across groups
CREDENCE enrolled patients with established diabetic kidney diseasepatients who we see filling our CKD clinics and, unfortunately, filling our dialysis units (Figures 5 and 6)
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Research also indicates that semaglutide may cause significant reductions in C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, potentially benefiting individuals with autoimmune disease